Garden Q&A – Establishing Native Plant Gardens
What are the differences between growing common, non-native garden selections and native plants? Learn how to establish native plants in the garden.
Gardening and Horticulture
Restoring nature one garden at a time
Why Natives
The California Native Plant Society is restoring nature one garden at a time by supporting and encouraging the use of California native plants throughout our public and private landscapes. Planting California natives can help save water, reduce maintenance and pesticide use, and invite beneficial pollinators. Restore a sense of place in your community, provide important habitat for our wildlife, and help us preserve our very special ecosystem.
Garden Ambassadors
CNPS Garden Ambassadors are inspiring communities by showcasing the beauty and endless possibilities of California native plant gardening. Meet your local ambassadors, or learn how you can become one!
Hot Topics
Garden inspiration
Get inspired by our CNPS Garden Ambassadors, and visit native gardens.
Native design basics
Use these landscape design principles to turn your space into a sustainable habitat.
Choosing your plants
Discover plants native to your city, create your own plant lists, and find a local nursery.
Prepping and planting
Remove grass, care for your soil, and follow these planting and watering tips.
Digging deeper
Control weeds and pests, prune, and learn about clean nursery practices.
School gardens
Learn how you can help a school start its own California native garden.
From the Blog
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Michael Terry and the N/E/X/T/Garden in Pacific Palisades
This public garden, originally planted in 1988, has gone through several transformations. Today, the garden is a place to both relax and teach. -
Charlotte Torgovitsky’s Novato Garden
Charlotte's motivation is all about creating habitat sanctuaries and enhancing natural resources for all creatures with whom we share our land.
